Athens Highlights: Urban Run experience with a Local
Overview
✨ What makes this run special:
A unique 6-8 km urban trail, blending history and modern cityscapes.
Snap breathtaking photos of hidden spots.
Immerse yourself in Athens' local vibe and culture.
Certified CPR-trained running leader for your safety.
What to know:
This is a running experience, not a guided tour.
Safety first: Individuals with heart/lung conditions should not participate.
Welcome to Athens!!
Is it your first time here?
Would you like to enjoy a hidden urban trail, while beeing active?
Do you love running or jogging?
If you have answered yes to these questions, then this experience will be perfect for you!
We are a Drastirioi a professional outdoor sport event company. Our team is asking you to join our urban training running team of Athens A.T.U.R. made especially for running lovers considering safety and fun and providing a unique route of Athens!!!
Lace up your shoes and uncover Athens in the most active, authentic way! ️
What's Included
- Bottled water
Meeting Location
Leof. Vasilisis Amalias 133
Athina 105 57, Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Welcome to Athens!!
Run Athens Like a Local! Discover Hidden Urban Route with George
My name is George and I am a long distance runner that is inspired by the historical centre of Athens.
Athens isn’t just its iconic landmarks—it’s also filled with hidden gems, quaint alleys, and local secrets waiting to be explored. Together, we’ll embark on a specially curated urban running journey through the pictures of Plaka neighborhood and beyond. This is your chance to experience Athens like a local runner who thrives on discovery.
I have selected a perfect urban trail for you and I’m inviting you to join me, experience Athens through my eyes and have a unique run!
So I'm asking you to join me and feel Athens like a local runner that wants to get lost on a unique hidden urban journey.
Forget any type of vehicle and trust your feet!
Is it your first time here?
Would you like to enjoy a hidden urban trail, while beeing active?
Do you love running or jogging?
If you have answered yes to these questions, then this experience will be perfect for you!
Lace up your shoes and uncover Athens in the most active, authentic way! ️
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- The partitipates do not suffer from any health problems (anatomical, breathing, heart problems, etc.) or any other health problem that can cause problems during our experience.
- The experience is an outdoor sport experience, that is why there are always some dangers we can not predict (injuries, extreme fatigue etc), that is why we ask you to always be alert during the experience. The runners take the full responcibility for the dangers of running outdoors.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-173410P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Bottled water.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Athens Highlights: Urban Run experience with a Local is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- The partitipates do not suffer from any health problems (anatomical, breathing, heart problems, etc.) or any other health problem that can cause problems during our experience.
- The experience is an outdoor sport experience, that is why there are always some dangers we can not predict (injuries, extreme fatigue etc), that is why we ask you to always be alert during the experience. The runners take the full responcibility for the dangers of running outdoors.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Athens Highlights: Urban Run experience with a Local will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- The partitipates do not suffer from any health problems (anatomical, breathing, heart problems, etc.) or any other health problem that can cause problems during our experience.
- The experience is an outdoor sport experience, that is why there are always some dangers we can not predict (injuries, extreme fatigue etc), that is why we ask you to always be alert during the experience. The runners take the full responcibility for the dangers of running outdoors.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
